Delhi protests over ‘sex attack’ on seven-year-old girl

2 March Sky News, BBC

Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police
after reports that a seven year old girl has been raped at a
government school in northwest Delhi.The Times of India newspaper
said the attack had occurred in the Mangolpuri area of the capital.

Cardinals look to conclave as Benedict begins quiet life

2 March AFP

Cardinals from around the world were summoned
Friday to meetings that will set a date for a conclave to elect a
new pope, as Benedict XVI settled into a pensioner's life after
becoming the first pontiff to resign in more than 700 years.

Malaysia threatens ‘drastic’ action against Borneo siege

2 March AFP

Malaysia threatened yesterday to take “drastic
action” against intruding followers of a self-claimed Philippine
sultan, after their tense standoff erupted in a shootout that killed
14 people. Twelve followers of the little-known sultan of Sulu and
two Malaysian security personnel were killed in Friday's firefight,